Maggie is an American television sitcom created by Justin Adler and Maggie Mull, based on the short film of the same name by Tim Curcio. It premiered on Hulu on July 6, 2022. In September 2022, the series was cancelled after one season. The series was removed from Hulu on May 26, 2023 following a Disney+ and Hulu content removal purge as part of a broader cost cutting initiative under Disney CEO Bob Iger.
| Maggie | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Justin Adler & Maggie Mull |
| Based on | Maggie by Tim Curcio |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Duncan Blickenstaff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Joe Cristalli |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 20–26 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu |
| Release | July 6, 2022 |
Premise
editMaggie tells the story of a psychic who has visions of the future. As a psychic, she sees the fate of her friends, parents, clients and random strangers on the street, but when she suddenly sees a glimpse of her own future, she must start living in her own present.
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Rebecca Rittenhouse as Maggie
- David Del Rio as Ben
- Nichole Sakura as Louise
- Angelique Cabral as Amy
- Chloe Bridges as Jessie
- Ray Ford as Angel
- Leonardo Nam as Dave
- Kerri Kenney-Silver as Maria
- Chris Elliott as Jack
Recurring
edit- Adam Korson as Daniel
- Trent Garrett as John
- Andy Favreau as Sam
- Martin Mull as Zach
- Brent Bailey as Spencer
- Ryan Caltagirone as James
- Jake Lockett as Plant Guy
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Things Begin Where They End" | Natalia Anderson | Teleplay by : Maggie Mull Story by : Justin Adler & Maggie Mull | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY01 |
| 2 | "A New Friendship Awaits You" | Natalia Anderson | Teleplay by : Maggie Mull Story by : Justin Adler & Maggie Mull | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY02 |
| 3 | "You Are the Master of Your Own Emotions" | Natalia Anderson | Solomon Georgio | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY09 |
| 4 | "A Dinner Guest Will Surprise You" | Lee Shallat Chemel | Ceda Xiong | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY04 |
| 5 | "You Are a Skilled Mentor by Nature" | Justin Adler | Dani Shank | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY03 |
| 6 | "I See a Baby in Your Future" | Natalia Anderson | Tim Curcio | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY05 |
| 7 | "You Will Have a Night to Remember" | Jaffar Mahmood | Joe Cristalli | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY07 |
| 8 | "Your Past Will Inform Your Present" | Jude Weng | Hayley Adams & Joellen Redlingshafer | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY08 |
| 9 | "You Will Help Someone Take a Chance" | Katie Locke O'Brien | Jesse Esparza | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY06 |
| 10 | "A Mysterious Invitation Awaits You" | Shiri Appleby | Max Saltarelli | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY10 |
| 11 | "You Will Experience a Loss" | Ken Whittingham | Ilana Wernick | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY11 |
| 12 | "The Fortune You Seek Is in Another Cookie" | Molly McGlynn | Nicole "Colby" Bachiller & Katharine Konietzko | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY12 |
| 13 | "Things End Where They Began" | Natalia Anderson | Maggie Mull | July 6, 2022 | 1HHY13 |
Production
editDevelopment
editThe series received a pilot order from ABC in January 2021. Justin Adler and Maggie Mull were set to write and executive produce the series. Evan Hayes also serves as executive producer, with 20th Television producing.[1] In April 2021, Natalia Anderson joined as director of the pilot.[2] One month later, Maggie received a series order, with Jeff Morton joining as executive producer.[3] In January 2022, the series moved from ABC to Hulu.[4] On September 9, 2022, Hulu cancelled the series after one season.[5]
Casting
editRebecca Rittenhouse was cast as the title role in March 2021.[6] David Del Rio, Chris Elliott, Ray Ford, and Leonardo Nam joined the cast one month later.[7] Later that month, Nichole Sakura, Angelique Cabral, Chloe Bridges, and Kerri Kenney-Silver joined as series regulars.[2] In October 2021, Adam Korson joined in a recurring role.[8]
Release
editMaggie streams on Hulu. Internationally Maggie streams on Disney+ as a Star Original.[9] The series was removed from Hulu and Disney+ on May 26, 2023.[10]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 62% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "For a sitcom with such a heady concept, Maggie can feel flimsily slight, but its disarming unpretentiousness and charming cast point to a promising enough future."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 65 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]
References
edit- ^ White, Peter (January 29, 2021). "'The Wonder Years' Reboot Scores ABC Pilot Order Along With Regina Hicks' Sorority Comedy & 'Maggie' From 'Life In Pieces' Team". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (April 6, 2021). "Nichole Sakura, Angelique Cabral, Chloe Bridges & Kerri Kenney Join ABC Comedy Pilot 'Maggie'; Natalia Anderson To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; White, Peter (May 14, 2021). "'The Wonder Years', 'Queens', 'Maggie' & 'Abbott Elementary' Picked Up To Series At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 24, 2022). "ABC Comedy 'Maggie' Moves to Hulu Ahead of Series Premiere". Variety. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (September 9, 2022). "Maggie Cancelled After 1 Season at Hulu". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 25, 2021). "Rebecca Rittenhouse To Headline ABC Comedy Pilot 'Maggie'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 5, 2021). "David Del Rio, Chris Elliott, Ray Ford & Leonardo Nam Join Rebecca Rittenhouse In ABC Comedy Pilot 'Maggie'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (October 13, 2021). "'Maggie': 'SurrealEstate's Adam Korson Joins ABC Comedy As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Watch Maggie | Full episodes | Disney+".
- ^ Weatherbed, Jess (May 19, 2023). "Disney will remove over 50 shows from Disney Plus and Hulu this month". The Verge. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Maggie: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Maggie: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
